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Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Inc.

The Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization designed to meet a variety of needs for families and individuals in the Town of Irondequoit, NY.

Mission Statement

“To provide emergency assistance to Irondequoit residents with dignity, kindness and without prejudice.”

Vision

"To raise awareness of the presence and impact of hunger and poverty in our community. We envision a community where all people share resources to ensure that residents’ basic needs are met in times of limited resources.

We advocate for and reach out to those in need and try to influence public policy so that every person in our community has the necessary support and resources to enhance nutrition, health and welfare.”

United Way
Remember us at United Way giving time we are designee #2466

If you are in need of assistance, please call (585) 336-9107.
(no appointments are made online)

Distribution Hours (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Tuesday & Saturday from 9:30AM - 11:00AM.

Office Hours (BY PHONE ONLY)
Monday & Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fridays 9:00AM-12:00PM

"Letter from the President"
(November 2025)

Dear Friends,
Before I go further, I am beginning the sign-up process for volunteers for January through March. If you are a current volunteer or someone who has turned in applications, please respond to this email with days that you CANNOT volunteer.

All I can say to you all is WOW!!!! And THANK YOU!!!! You cannot imagine how much all your donations have meant to us since the government shutdown. As tough as things were, we never turned away one single Irondequoit resident. If someone came to us without an appointment, they received an emergency bag and our information, so they could call and get an appointment for a full week supply of food for their household. In addition to our Tuesday and Saturday distribution days we added Thursdays so that we could accommodate everyone. Thank you so much to my volunteers who came in to help on those extra days (Thursdays) and who came in to help with the volume of donations that came in; it was all incredible. The donations that came in yesterday were unbelievable. It will take us more than a few days to go through every item, mark them and get them on the shelves…again, thank you! I say it all the time, Irondequoit is THE best town around, you ALWAYS step up, this is what Neighbors Helping Neighbors is all about.

The increase in food costs, the increase in utility costs, not having HEAP because of the cuts in the new 2026 federal budget of 74%. In addition, with the changes to SNAP benefits and those who receive them, they will not automatically qualify for HEAP. All of this and RGE is proposing ANOTHER rate hike that include a 26% increase in electricity and a 22% increase for gas. As well as the uncertainty of more than double the costs of their health insurance, is all very scary, especially for those who are already struggling to make ends meet.

During the months of October and November, ICC provided enough food for

Total of 15,771 meals plus 3,040 backpack meals = 18,811 meals. In addition, we provided many gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, socks and school supplies. We provided 221 Thanksgiving meals, not including those who came in as a walk up or late. This does not include the wonderful generosity of Parkside Diner who will be providing us with 32 Thanksgiving meals for us to bring to our friends at Rochester Regional Senior Housing next week. Again, we could not have done this without all of you, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

We are now closed for Thanksgiving week. We will re-open for phone appointments on Monday December 1st and for distribution on Tuesday December 2nd. If possible, if you were still planning to make food donations, could you please wait until we reopen. This includes not dropping food off at the Irondequoit Library and the Ridge Culver Fire Dept. We ask this so that our volunteers can have a little break as they have been working double time.

From now through January, we are no longer accepting items that are beyond the best by date. With the overwhelming calls and the busy holiday times it takes too long to go through every item we receive and check to see how long each item lasts beyond a best by date. We would be very appreciative if you can support this. Lastly, we know everyone who donates food does so because they want to assist those in our community who are struggling. Lately we have been receiving items like peanut butter, mayo, bread crumbs etc that have already been opened and used. Unfortunately, because we cannot try to open every item that comes in, a few have slipped through the cracks and have been given to our clients. I know this isn’t your intention so could you please try and check the items you are donating both to make sure they are not open and for dates beyond the best by date, we would definitely appreciate it.

People have also asked what they can do to help for this holiday season. As of now, all our families have been picked up for our Special Santa program. Other things you can do to be a part of this special program is come and get our handmade stockings, generously donated by the Irondequoit Quilt Club and fill them for single adults; men woman and teen boys and girls. You can also purchase your own to fill. You can also purchase gift cards for restaurants around town especially for fast food, and coffee shops. Gift cards for clothes and groceries are always appreciated and AMC movie theater passes are great and very popular. We also need gas gift cards and bus passes. Lastly, warm gloves for playing outside and scraping windshields and warm hats are great!

Thank you so much from our entire Board of Directors from the bottom of our heart to all of you for your continued support! Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Debbie Evans
Founder and President


Our amazing and talented, hardworking Board of Directors

Lisa Loeser, Chairperson
MaryJo Toepfer, Vice Chairperson
John Kane, Treasurer
Cherie Evans, Secretary


Mary Bragg, Board Member
Rachel DeBlieck, Board Member
John Villeneuve, Board Member
Emily Arnold, Board Member
Diane Zaccarine, Board Member
Emily Wayland, Board Member

There are so many people we would like to thank. These are the recorded names and organizations but there are so many of you who dropped off items at the Irondequoit Library, the Ridge Culver Fire Dept and also the Irondequoit community Center….thank you! As an FYI, This is going to be very long and NOT in alphabetical order, here we go:

Living Water Church
East Irondequoit Central Office
East Irondequoit Central School District; admin, union members and staff.
Jackie Fox
Linda Manaci
Tobey Berke
Anne Sick
Susan and MaryKay
Mary Pesettia
Michelle Kuhn
Elizabeth
The Irondequoit Lions Club
Kay Rhinebeck and HUCC Knitters
Amanda
Don and Nancy
Assemblyman Joe Morelle and Marybeth
Richard Stiehler
Chris
Steve Sargeant
The Irondequoit Police Dept and the community
Rogers Middle School
DECA
Diane Jones
Paul Zoelosky
Pat Tonweber
Mary SchmittElaine MacDOnald
Lathy Lee
Paul Zoltski
Patricia Walker
Laurie
Jeanine Polito
Brenda Buda
Eastridge Modified Tennis
Lori Camp
Durand Eastman School
Resurrection Lutheran Church
MaryEllen Larzelere
Darryl Duge
Lori
Mackenzie Funk
Dave Ennis
Encore Chocolates
Lindsey
Diane
Brad Paradise
Shellys Sweets
Maryjane Kleehammer
Tristan
Jan Conrady
Gregf Miller
United Church of Christ
Anne Rowley
Amys Ladies Night
Michelle
Susan and Jo
Miranda Wilcox
John Finn
Howard Hanna (Irondequoit)
Patsy
A. Callari
Rebecca Rose
Lougheeq Family
Chelsea and Music Together Flower City
Sarah McKnight
Sips Coffee
Richard and Denise Harris
Jack and Maryann Wade
Summerville Presbyterian Church
Sue and Don
Paula Beaver
Mr Zoltoski
Julianna
Mary Ramerman
Anthony and Jason
Emily and Dan
Listwood School
The Cala Family
Amanda Gildemeister
Jessica Tuffley
Jamie Brinkman
Stephanie Hanna; Irondequoit Beer Co and family and friends
Alaina Brubaker
Ester Palumbo
Brandon Nick
Jace Christner
Lena Livecchi
Melanie Masaryk
Sue Tiede
Dr Vella, his staff and his patients
Brianne Merkel
Denise Bluett
Ruth Mann
Atlas Eats
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
Laura Schieter
Adam Callari
Elaine MacDOnald
Kristen and Charles
Zaleski Pumpkin Patch
Ben Miller Dan Lynch Family
Carrie Tebiola
Anita Morris Matthew Amano
Polish Falcons of America
Dake Jr High
Kevin SPinello
Ken Scott
Robert Bennett
Pam and David Braun
Patty Bartlow
Jessica Kaxzka
Forever Friends Child Care
Rob and Barb Eckelberger
Path Bogsdany
Leann
Laura Krawczuk
David and Jennifer Eike
Jared Blank
Mary White
Beth Frank Heffer
Susan Baechle
Mark Levin
Sara Corono
Dan
Linda B
Sandra Hogan
Michelle Seipp
Rachel Barnhart
Ducasse CP
Robin Winters
NYG
Todd
Katie Mulcahy
Shannon Lynch
Heather
Alex
Sara
John Dentiger
Richard Glaser
Patty Dougherty
J Paul Waters
Dessie Holliday
Travie Hardiman
CD Ellis
L Braggins
Luke Gabello
Lauren O’Connor
R Harcrow
Mary Grow
Julianna
Bridgette
The East Irondequoit Counseling Center
Rego Consulting
M Place
Janisal
MSC6XX
Villone
Cheryl Dobberton
T Hess
Ryan Greensott
J Pecoraro
Matt Metras
Doreen Tominez
J Phelan
Johanna Kathryn
Roxanna Cardon
Rebecca
Lin
Meghan Hurley
P Cushman
K Sharp
Joseph Moore
M Barber
Marlene Caccamise
A Wendel
KF Young
L Bagdon
In memory of Skip Carey
Deb Trynosky
Mr and Mrs Tavino
Dee Tuschone
Michelle Kuhn
Mr and Mrs Tramontozzi
Mr and Mrs Perry
Randy Schum
SEFA
Mr and Mrs Rockwell
MJ Hellyar
Cherie and Steve Evans
Cheryl Soanes
Kim Kane
Alexandra Lipera
Bethanne Crase
Lauren Amadeo
Amy Gilbert
Michelle Alder
Nicole Daniels Family
Amanda Morrison
Ann Langkopf
MaryLynn Dandrea
Daniel Harris
Rick Quinn
Laura Aikens
Stephanie Summa
Eric Zydel
Mr and Mrs Hart
Ian Schoenberger
Gloria Bates
Sheila Murphy
Tammy Macomb
Mr and Mrs Wolf
Janice Kriegel
Mr and Mrs StiebitzMills
M Matulic-Keller
Mr and Mrs Dengal
Mr and Mrs Sampson
Mr and Mrs Mysliwiec
Mr and Mrs Marsh
Mr and Mrs Campenella
Susanna Porter
Mr and Mrs Borelli
Dr Robinson Vay and Joseph Vay
Christine Rendziac
Maria Rendziak
|Mr and Mrs Bissinger
Valerio
Mr and Mrs Binazeski
Mr and Mrs Murphy
Rita Metras
The MCMahon House
Mary Alice Dinnan
Summerville Sarah Circle
BlackBaud Giving Fund
Mr and Mrs Thiell
Mr and Mrs Hulsey
Lance Baverly
Janet Kleehammer
Thomas ReitzeMr and Mrs Gerritz
Nicole Dube
Faith Keeley
Sharon Grabenstetter
Mr and Mrs Clark
George Nichols
Mr and Mrs O’Brien
Mr and Mrs Segerson
Ever Green
Diane and Carrie Hamilton
Jeff Schron and Barbara Tropiano-Schron
Polish Falcons
Therese Corrigan Bastuk
Tamara Denysenko
Gloria Bates
Sheila Murphy
Bonnie Arnold
Arthur and Marylou Popolizio
Constance Collins
Betsy Vipperman
Robert Ross
Mr and Mrs Hortop
Maywood Book Club
Hilda Joe Milham
Stephen and MaryWELlen Gardner
Ronald and Jacquilyn Stein
Phyliss Stohler
Susan and David Baritot
Ms Luce
Nicole Dube
Nancy and Gerald Dunn
Walter Mussliner
Lois Metzger
Mr and Mrs Yioulos
Mary Bookout
Diane DIGregario
Carol Saunders
Steven and Carol Wilde
Donna and Paul Hennessey
Pauline Green
Marlene Caccamise
Jennifer Falanga
MaryELlen Lansing
LC Broch
Anne Marino
Barbara West
Joseph Moore
Sandra Halleran
Pardee Hill Neighborhood Cart
J Simmons
P Bauman
A Ostrander
David Barnes
Sarah Bello
Melinda Morabito
Lush Light Photography
Ellen Shannon
Dave Long
Mr and Mrs Mariner
Arthur Dee and Mary Lou Popolizio
Constance Collins
Betsy Vipperman
Hilda Jo Milham
John and Lucinda Richards
Robert and Colleen Ruster
Richard Cusker
Robert Shanebrook
District #6 Federal Credit Union
Mr and Mrs Spitz
Mr and Mrs Stiebitz
Sheila Murphy
Mr and Mrs Wolf Janice Kriegel
Michelle Alder
Roxanna Cardon
Irondequoit Lawn and Landscape
Professional Firefighter
Herremas
Richard Sutton
Nancy Schreiber
Dana Cooley
Kathleen VanOrden
Mr and Mrs Muscate
Sherry Muscate
Mr and Mrs Cooke
Mrs Janet Herrema

WAYS TO DONATE

* Go to our website at www.irondequoitcommunitycupboard.org and click on our Paypal link or use the QR code from your Smartphone.

* Look at our Top 10 list always listed on our Facebook page or our website and choose an item to purchase for us

* Donate food items and drop them off at any of our drop-off sites

* Donate gift cards for those who come to us after all of our deadlines have passed.

* Check donations can be made payable to ICC c/o Debbie Evans
PO Box 17834 Rochester, NY 14617